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    1977 Johnson 140 can’t turn over

    See post #2 on this saga.
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    Stalling at Idle and Idle Speed

    The pulse limiter fitting is a ----" flow fuse "----for the VRO housings.------Keeps the pump from becoming a small bomb should there be high airflow / pressure spike from the crankcase.
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    Most common problems with 4 cyl / 3cyl chrysler outboards

    Run fuel out of the carburetors before putting boat on the trailer.----No spillage.-----And empty carburetors stay clean.
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    Stalling at Idle and Idle Speed

    The VRO gasoline / oil mixing pump looks and sounds complicated.----It is a simple device.----Take it apart for inspection !
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    Starter mounting bracket stud in front mount broken out casting

    And why would the 35 HP blocks not interchange / fit ?
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    96 johnson 150

    Lots of mis-information on compression in 2 strokes.----see post #23 and #38.
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    Evinrude 25hp outboard wants to die when I give it gas

    The screen is all you need.-----Thousands of motors running fine with just that screen / filter in the pump inlet cover.
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    25hp evinrude outboard

    Are there ----" commercial "--- models that use a different gearcase.------Those often have a W in the model number.-----Did you look at the 1985 model year ?
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    25hp evinrude outboard

    Or was it 1985 for the thru hub for the 25 HP ?
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    Evinrude 25hp outboard wants to die when I give it gas

    A 1953 model , or 73 , 83 . 97 or 2004 model ?----Does spark jump a gap of 5/16" or more on all leads ?-----Post the actual compression test values.
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    J30JRSIE 30 hp Outboard - Carb Question

    Does spark jump a gap of at least 3/8" on both leads ?-----Post the actual compression test values.
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    My new “old” Larson bowrider

    ???----To me it looks the bulkhead was cut out.-----Left over fiberglass tabbing is clearly visible.-----It was not repaired the be the same ( or better ) than when it left the factory.
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    My new “old” Larson bowrider

    The 4th picture shows repair work .----But seems the bulkhead was not replaced and the same as original.-----In the GTA area ???
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    Stalling at Idle and Idle Speed

    Test run with another tank and hose.-------Bulb does NOT need to be hard when motor is running.-----Sounds like a small air leak on fuel system------Fuel pumps run off the crankcase compression pressure.-----There may be issues there.----Posting cylinder compression values can help with...
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    Steering seized?

    Try turning the helm and see if it turns easily.-------If this is a G2 model it is " fly by wire ".-----Needs to be running and steered by helm I think.
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    1988 Merc 115 inline 6-Rough in low gear only after WOT

    Running with back drag on carburetors ?----What elevation ?---Might be as simple as opening low speed mixture screws 1/8th turn at a time.
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    1st Boat

    The older V-4 with new O/S pistons will run for many years.----Just had someone complement my work on a 1990 V-4.-----Had it for 13 / 14 years and it ran good when they sold the boat.
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    1977 Johnson 140 can’t turn over

    Some want to argue.------Here I would take the starter apart to determine the condition.----Easy to do and costs no beer tokens.
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    1977 Johnson 140 can’t turn over

    No such thing as too much compression / suction / back pressure in my opinion.-----Can you or a strong teenager pull this motor over with a rope on the flywheel ????----Was the crankshaft out ???----If so was the center bearing lined up on the dowel pin ?
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    1978 Mercury M-800 starting issues

    Well, yes the exhaust could be plugged with a mouse nest.-----But pull it over with a rope on the flywheel as a test !
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